College of the Desert


Selected Programs at College of the Desert
Explore programs at College of the Desert. This list is curated by SkillPointe to match skills-based industries and careers that don't require a four-year degree.
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Graphic Designer
Digital Design and Production Certificate of Achievement
The Digital Design & Production Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide students with skills necessary for employment or advancement as...
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Digital Design and Production, A.S.
The College offers an Associate of Science Degree in Digital Design & Production, as well as courses leading to transfer. Students earning an...
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Graphic Design and Marketing, A.A.
Graphic Design & Marketing (GDM) is the vehicle by which business communicates visually by infusing art and technology to communicate ideas through...
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Architectural Drafter
Architectural Technology Certificate of Achievement
The Architectural Technology Certificate of Achievement provides education and training for students seeking employment in Architecture or any of the...
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Architectural Technology, A.S.
The Architectural Technology Associate of Science degree is intended to prepare students with a broad perspective of Architecture, design and local...
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General Drafting Certificate of Achievement
The General Drafting Certificate of Achievement provides education and training for students seeking employment in various related fields in the...
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General Drafting, A.S.
The Associate of Science in General Drafting degree is intended to prepare students with a broad perspective of drafting, design and local general...
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HVAC Technician
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate of Achievement
The Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Certificate offers students the opportunity to learn the academic, occupational, communication, and technical...
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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, A.S.
The Associate of Science Degree in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration offers the students the opportunity to learn academic, occupational, communication...
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Air Properties and Economizer Performance Certificate of Completion
This program is designed to train HVAC technicians to understand Air properties and how it effects system performance. It is also designed to train...
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Building and Energy Systems Professionals, A.S.
The Building & Energy Systems Professionals (BESP) Associates of Science Degree is developed to offer students a broad overview of the energy...
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Building Automation Control Certificate of Achievement
The Building Automation Control Certificate of Achievement offers the students the opportunity to learn the academic, occupational, communication, and...
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Building Commissioning Technician Certificate of Achievement
The Building Commissioning Technician Certificate of Achievement offers students the opportunity to learn the occupational skills needed by future...
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Commercial Gas Heating Certificate of Achievement
The Commercial Gas Heating Certificate of Achievement offers the students the opportunity to learn the academic, occupational, communication, and...
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Facilities Operations Technician Certificate of Achievement
The Facilities Operations Technician Certificate Of Achievement offers the students the opportunity to learn the academic, occupational, communication...
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Green HVAC Commercial Certificate of Achievement
Green HVAC Commercial offers the students the opportunity to learn the academic, occupational, communication, and technical training skills needed by...
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Green HVAC Residential Certificate of Achievement
Green HVAC Residential Certificate offers the students the opportunity to learn the academic, occupational, communication, and technical training...
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Heat Pumps Certificate of Achievement
The Heat Pumps Certificate offers students the opportunity to learn the academic, occupational, communication, and technical training skills needed by...
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Proper HVAC Systems Prep and Systems Charging Certificate of Completion
This program is designed to train HVAC Technicians the proper methods of system recovery, system evacuation, and proper system charging.
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Refrigerant Management and EPA-608 Preparation Certificate of Completion
This program is for the HVAC industry to learn the best methods for handling refrigerants, recovery, reclamation and evacuation. This program also...
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Residential Gas Heating Certificate of Achievement
The Residential Gas Heating Certificate offers the students the opportunity to learn the academic, occupational, communication, and technical training...
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Plumber
Facilities Operations Technician Certificate of Achievement
The Facilities Operations Technician Certificate Of Achievement offers the students the opportunity to learn the academic, occupational, communication...
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Power Generation Technician
Light and Medium Duty Diesel Certificate of Achievement
Lively Technical College’s Diesel Systems Technician 2 program prepares students for entry into the Diesel Service industry. Students study engine
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Solar Energy Technician
Building and Energy Systems Professionals, A.S.
The Building & Energy Systems Professionals (BESP) Associates of Science Degree is developed to offer students a broad overview of the energy...
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Residential Solar Certificate of Achievement
The Residential Solar Certificate of Achievement is developed to prepare the students for careers in the field of renewable energy, focusing on solar...
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Residential Solar Installation Certificate of Completion
This Certificate is for students interested in installing and maintaining photovoltaics, and earning the North American Board of Certified Energy...
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Residential Solar Surveying and Planning Certificate of Completion
This Certificate is for students engaged in a solar related field that have a need for a fundamental knowledge and skills of solar function and design...
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Solar Battery Storage Installation and Maintenance Certificate of Completion
This certificate provides a broad overview of electric energy storage technologies, benefits, economics, California policies and a discussion of...
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Solar Site Planning Project Certificate of Completion
This certificate provides training in applying the principles and techniques of solar surveying and planning to residential building projects...
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Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Nurse Assistant/CAN License
The Nurse Assistant (NA) program prepares men and women to assist with the routine care and treatment of patients in health care facilities. Working...
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Nurse - LPN / LVN
Vocational Nursing, A.S.
The Vocational Nursing (VN) Program prepares graduates to qualify to take the national licensing examination (NCLEX-PN) to become a Licensed...
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Chef and Head Cook
Culinary Management, A.S.
The Associate of Science in Culinary Arts Management program at College of the Desert provides training for management careers in the food service and...
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Data Security Management
Computer Information Systems, A.S.
The Associate's degree in Computer Information Systems prepares students to either enter the workforce as an entry-level computer or network support...
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IT Support Specialist
Computer Information Systems, A.S.
The Associate's degree in Computer Information Systems prepares students to either enter the workforce as an entry-level computer or network support...
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Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Computer Information Systems, A.S.
The Associate's degree in Computer Information Systems prepares students to either enter the workforce as an entry-level computer or network support...
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Software Developer
Computer Information Systems, A.S.
The Associate's degree in Computer Information Systems prepares students to either enter the workforce as an entry-level computer or network support...
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Correctional Officer
Administration of Justice Certificate
The Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement provides education and training for students seeking employment in one of the three...
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Administration of Justice, A.S.
The Associate of Science in Administration of Justice degree is intended to prepare students academically to perform effectively in a host of careers...
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Criminal Investigator
Administration of Justice Certificate
The Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement provides education and training for students seeking employment in one of the three...
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Administration of Justice, A.S.
The Associate of Science in Administration of Justice degree is intended to prepare students academically to perform effectively in a host of careers...
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EMTs and Paramedics
Emergency Medical Care Certificate of Achievement
The Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Certificate of Achievement is designed to offer a full range of both required and elective courses that prepare...
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Emergency Medical Technician License
EMT 084 meets the state coursework minimum requirements for EMT-I programs. Field and clinical experience is arranged outside of scheduled theory and...
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Firefighter
Basic Fire Fighter Certificate of Achievement
This certificate provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to safely perform, under minimal supervision, essential and advanced fire ground...
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Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement
Fire technology is the study of the organization and function of fire prevention and suppression techniques; fire behavior, combustible materials...
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Fire Technology, A.S.
Fire technology is the study of the organization and function of fire prevention and suppression techniques; fire behavior and combustion, fire...
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Police Officer
Administration of Justice Certificate
The Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement provides education and training for students seeking employment in one of the three...
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Administration of Justice, A.S.
The Associate of Science in Administration of Justice degree is intended to prepare students academically to perform effectively in a host of careers...
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Police Science, A.S.
The Police Science program provides training for careers in law enforcement as well as related fields in corrections, probation, security and...
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Reserve Police Officer Certificate of Achievement
The Reserve Police Officer program is designed to serve students seeking either to enter or enhance their careers in the law enforcement profession...
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Preschool Teacher
Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor Certificate of Achievement
Early Childhood Education (ECE) is the study of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for young children. Students completing...
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Early Childhood Education, A.S.
The Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education for employment preparaton provides a clearly articulated curricular track for students who wish...
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ECE: Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement
Early Childhood Education (ECE) is the study of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for young children. Students completing...
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ECE: Teacher Certificate of Achievement
Early Childhood Education (ECE) is the study of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for young children. Students completing...
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Family Child Care Certificate of Achievement
Early Childhood Education (ECE) is the study of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for young children. The Family Child Care...
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Social Services Assistant
Alcohol and Drug Studies Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide students with skills necessary for employment as supervised chemical dependency counselors, as...
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Alcohol and Drug Studies, A.S.
The College offers a non-transferable degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies. Students earning an associate’s degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies may...
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Human Resource Generalist Certificate of Achievement
The Human Resource Generalist program is intended to prepares students to enter the dynamic business environment of human resources. Students become...
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Teacher Assistant
Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement
The following courses fulfill the California State requirement of 12 semester units for fully qualified teachers in private preschool programs and...
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Bilingual Elementary Teacher Assistant Special Education Certificate of Achievement
This course of study prepares the student with basic competencies to serve as a bilingual assistant in an elementary school classroom under the...
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Elementary Teacher Assistant Special Education Certificate of Achievement
This course of study prepares the student with basic competencies to serve as an assistant in an elementary school classroom under the supervision of...
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Auto Mechanic
Advanced Transportation Technologies, A.S.
The Associate of Science in Advanced Transportation Technologies degree program offers students the opportunity to learn the academic and occupational...
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Automotive Air Conditioning Certificate of Achievement
The emphasis of the Automotive Air Conditioning Certificate is on vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including their...
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Automotive Alternative Fuels Certificate of Achievement
The emphasis of the Automotive Alternative Fuels Certificate is on key alternative vehicle systems including their basic operation, function, and...
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Automotive Electrical Certificate of Achievement
The emphasis of the Automotive Electrical Certificate is on vehicle electrical/electronic systems including their basic operation, function, and...
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Automotive Emissions Certificate of Achievement
The emphasis of the Automotive Emissions Certificate is on vehicle emission systems, including their basic operation, function, service, and...
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Automotive Engine Management Certificate of Achievement
The emphasis of the Automotive Engine Management Certificate is on vehicle engine management systems, including their basic operation, function...
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Automotive Quick Service Certificate of Completion
This certificate is geared for the quick service technician and provides training regarding services performed in most quick service facilities.
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Automotive Technology, A.S.
The Associate of Science in Automotive Technology degree program offers students the opportunity to learn the academic and occupational skills needed...
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Automotive Terminology Certificate of Completion
This program prepares the student for an entry-level position in the area of parts distribution, and will also prepare students for further automotive...
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Automotive Transmission and Axle Certificate of Achievement
The emphasis of the Automotive Transmission & Axle Certificate is on vehicle manual transmissions, automatic transmissions/transaxles, and axle...
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Brakes Certificate of Achievement
This certificate provides theory and hands-on experience in automotive braking systems including theory of operation, service, diagnosis and repair...
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General Automotive Service Certificate of Achievement
The emphasis of the General Automotive Service Certificate is on vehicle general systems including their basic operation, function, service, and...
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Hybrid, Fuel-Cell, and Electric Vehicle Certificate of Achievement
The emphasis of the Hybrid, Fuel-cell and Electric Vehicles Certificate is on key hybrid, fuel-cell and electric vehicle systems including their basic...
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Steering, Suspension, and Alignment Certificate of Achievement
The emphasis of the Steering, Suspension, & Alignment Certificate is on vehicle steering & suspension systems including their basic operation...
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Diesel Mechanic
Light and Medium Duty Diesel Certificate of Achievement
Lively Technical College’s Diesel Systems Technician 2 program prepares students for entry into the Diesel Service industry. Students study engine
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Address
43-500 Monterey Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone number
760-346-8041